Cogo and Fr. Wrote Saviano twice; I meant to include Rizzo.. Discover the schools, companies, and neighborhoods that are right for you. Formerly Rosie L Harris sister Bernice and brother David. I also taught English for a couple of years. I enjoyed the video very muchthank you! We lived on the Island at Austin and Roosevelt Rd .I graduated in 68 my brother Frank in 67 from Austin High, did you go to Austin or one of the all girl high schools in the area. Prayers for the innocent children who have to live with such fear. God Bless and stay safe. Scared the dickens out of us because we thought it was a real body. Played a sport for the first time in 6th grade: volleyball with Sr Philip snd others. Robert and Joe, my family lived across the alley from your families in my grandparents 4 flat at 2926 W. Polk St. Their surname was Durante. Just noticed your post. I would have graduated in 61. Back then, we received the sacrament of Confirmation in the 4th grade, I believe. It was in the church rectory. There was no reply under your name, so I replied to myself in the hopes that youd read this. During the Pier Room riot, Leo stayed around to fight, but I ran out to try to get him help. hi rosalie,so glad you enjoyed the video! "He has a world of talent. I remember fondly being taught the rudiments of volleyball-one of the first sports we girls were exposed to by Sr. Ethel Agnes and Sr Phillip. I attended this school for 5 years, graduated from 8th grade in 1974! Unfortunately I did not know Fr. Are you still in Chicago? We all had our special Nuns Sister Henry, Sister Louis, or Sister Phillips. Cannot remember his name. We both attended St. Philips HS. I think you and I shared the same class. Sr. Speranza was my homeroom teacher. Catholic school was so different then. It was so different then. The male driver gently lifted me up and asked if I was okay. Who was in class with my cousin, Teresa Mamolella and her sister Donna? Office Hours: I think Tom, Dan, Barbara I remember them moving to California. Also Father Dufficy, god rest his soul. At lunch I would go back to the convent and eat the lunch my mother packed. 519.3. Oh my God I thought I was the only one who remember Mother Cabrini. You were a classmate of my brother Ralph Bertoncini. Its the only memory I have of the school. I remember when they were constructing the new school building. Lucien Morselli. Its great to hear stories about the school. Coincidence how we both met our husbands at UIC. Contact Us - Saints JFX Parish Contact & Directions Below, you'll find contact information, directions and office hours for our two churches. I had posted some memories of my years at Mother Cabrini on this site in June of this year. I attended Cabrini grammar school through 5th grade. I forgot to mention the name Belpidio. You can visit our nuns at their Mother House Sacred Heart Academy FaceBook page, Now, the nuns a known as The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Spelling) also remember a few people like Corinne Perino, Nancy Sineni, Julie. Fond memories of the horsedrawn produce wagon coming up the alley with the sing-song calling out of wares. The core values at FXW (Purposely Diverse, Intentionnaly Inclusive) are exhibited every day from the dedicated and caring professionals. In 1989, the late First Lady of Chicago Maggie Daley approached St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 524 Ninth Street Wilmette, IL 60091 Phone: (847) 256-4250 Email Us Directions. Dont know if she was related to Jill. and stay blessed. I graduated in 1963. Pat Gallagher, I attended mother Cabrini from 53 to 61 we moved when I was in seventh grade I do remember Louis Rizzo and a soda fountain across from the school I think I took money out of my church envelope to go buy a soda one time and I was scared for a long time I used to fight with Louis Rizzo almost every day we were in school, I dont know if anyone remembers Father Lucky. And Sal Paletta-we were in class together. Prospect. Our three-story apartment building was originally located next to the Church and they needed to move it or tear it down to make room for the convent. The street that was blocked was Lexington. I moved away in 1960. So glad to hear from you! Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Chicago, IL 60654 In 6th grade one ofthose teachers was Mr. James (Jim) Rittenberg. Tuition is $6,360 for the highest grade offered. SAFETY FIRST: We're taking extra measures to ensure your children are safe in our school. My parents moved in 1960 when I was in 5th grade. We have an Extended Day Program open from 6:30am-6pm & summer camp! We are PROUD to report that the retention rate at St. Francis Xavier School in grades 1-7 from 21-21 to 22-23 is 96%. Since Appleton's first Catholic school opened in 1867, our . Take care and stay blessed. Your email address will not be published. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. I am sure he would love to hear from you all and share photos and memories. Someone mentioned seeing the movies during school. So glad you posted this. It did not fail that on some of those days the paddle would come out and I would get a hand spanking for being late. Debbie DiOrio Abruzzo, hi everyone.most of my immediate family lived on the 2900 block of west lexington street for many years,from the early 1900s until approx 1962.growing up and even today i love to hear stories about the neighborhood.my mother graduated from mother cabrini in 1953.my grandmother/aunts were active in the church for all those years.i have a bit of movie footage from my great grandparents 50th wedding anniversary at mother cabrini.the church wasnt completely finished at the time.i have it posted on my youtube page http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGUdUjF1z8s&feature=share&list=UUD6PTrH9Vuwx0jy17y7VU-w, it shows the inside of the church and outside walking from lexington street and out in front of the church(sacramento blvd).hope it brings back memories and everyone enjoys it! This is Donna Sessom. Leonora LiPuma LLT 125@aol.com. The Frances Xavier Warde School. Frances Gasparro, I graduated Cabrini in 1959. My kids adore their teachers, their friends and love their school experience! I live in Deland, Florida. I graduated in 1971. My mom passed away in 1972 and her sister, my aunt actually threw out all of our class pictures. hi there!! Welcome to Our Elementary and Middle School, We offer Preschool, PreKinder, Kindergarten, Elementary & Middle School grades. I was so proud of my school. Graduates. They made for interesting football games, where the quarterback would tell the receiver to go to the first car and cut to the middle. I was in 4th grade when I went to have lunch in the new school basement. Thanks so much for responding. now. joe. I said I was and never mentioned it to anyone until now. Hi Lenora. I graduated in 53 with Gerldine Dote. Sonny Carnegios huge Lionel train set-up in his basement. Please note that the Daily 7:00 am Mass will be in the Xavier Center (465 Table Rock Road) for the month of February, due to painting in the Historic Church. So sad. We lived at 3143 Arthington in a 3 flat with my cousins upstairs and downstairs. Rdohealing.org is website for Father Ralph A. DiOrio Jr. Who was ordained at Mother Cabrini Church along with 4 other Priests on June 1,1957. I remember going to Sarnos bakery. Since graduating from SFDS in 2006, she has earned a B.A in secondary education from St. Xavier University, a Masters in Education Leadership from Aurora University, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Aurora University. That was a beautiful memory. Do you remember the Bridgeport crew who used to sit in the middle, back end of the Pier Room. Feel very Blessed to have lived in this neighborhood of LOVE and RESPECT. Imust give my parents a great deal of credit for allowing me on this trip. Went there one year 7th grade.best days of my life in that neighborhood.I will never forget you Frances.god bless all. Manley which was a high school is now closed. St. Eugene School Frances Xavier Warde School In 1994 Holy Name School, which had been facing a decline in the number of enrolled students, merged into Warde, and the former Holy Name became Warde School, Old St. Patrick's Campus so it could house the increasing number of students at Xavier. I have great memories of that neighborhood. Faculty and staff refer to our communitys palpable, engaging energy. Chuck had opened a bakery in Elmwood Park by that time. These memories have been wonderful. I dont remember exactly how many were in my class, but I think it was 50. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Parish. People that viewed Frances Xavier Warde School also viewed these schools: The nearest high school to Frances Xavier Warde School is, The nearest elementary school and preschool is. I recently did a Google search on my old catholic grammar school and my beloved church, and I could not find any relevant information. I remember there was a girl named Gracie Dote in the grade below me (I graduated in 59. Take care. Important Links APPLY NOW! Hi Elizabeth, my name is Anthony Coleman. Father Ralph just posted photos of their Ordination taken inside the church. I remember my mother buying nylons to give my teacher (a nun) for a Christmas gift. St. Francis Xavier School differentiates itself from the other schools based on its philosophy of creating all rounded personalities rather than just lopsided academicians. Bulley & Andrews, BAMR, BACR, and associated logos are registered trademarks of Bulley & Andrews, LLC. I remember open hydrants for us to play in and Green Rivers- lime phosphates at the soda fountain on Sacramento. 606 E. Washington St. Medina, Ohio 44256 (330) 725-4968. Which is where I began my catholic education. I only went thru the 3rd grade and then we moved to the suburbs. to faith formation, academic excellence, community engagement, I remember the Ordination, I also sang in the choir until the church closed. Are you still in Chicago? After all these years, I still see some of the people from the 53 and 54 classes. I was almost trampled in the doorway by some football players who couldnt get out fast enough. Fr Lucian (if you remember him) stayed friends with our family until his death. Fr. Do you remember the big riot that broke out in the Pier Room? Linda I went to that school in the 50s I left in seventh grade in 1960 I lived on Arthington and Kedzie I remember the nuns sister Rosario Duca, sister Lucy sister Teresa sister Gertrude sister Evelyn sister Raffael, Brother Silvio sister Speranza and the pastor was I think father Florian. The only nun whos name I remember was Sister Alphonse. One by one they all slowly moved to other parishes and other states. I have to admit it was not easy and I did feel alienated, gradually I managed to learn the language. FXW follows a rigorous curriculum that enables students to grow, clarify their values, and develop decision-making skills and a sense of responsibility for themselves and the world they will inherit. I remember some of the kids at UIC (remember Vito Parmigiana?) Bulley & Andrews served as construction manager for the new, 22,300 sq. It was for one of my fellow students. by!! I visited once and they were only using the first floor. 9-12. Lucky. "A story of rainbows and love" written by Shahastra is helping these kids and adults learn about love from rainbows. A lot of wonderful memories. Its always a pleasure hearing from someone who can relate to the wonderful experience of that school and neighborhood. Hello Elizabeth I was in your graduating class back in 1963. Brother Silvio, Fr. There is a picture of a John Louis Coleman. Bulley & Andrews served as construction manager for the new, 22,300 sq. I now live in Roselle Il and I am a parishioner at St Matthew Parish in Schaumburg. I have them from grades 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8. St. Francis Xavier Parish School, La Grange is a private, Catholic school located in LA GRANGE, IL. Community truly defines who we are. I promised in a earlier post to scan them and post them somewhere. The neighborhood boys and I had a great time playing on those floating forms until we got kicked out of there. Thank you so much for sending me this link! Ironically a house recently sold for $700.000 at Francisco and Polk. Annual Examination Commences For Classes I to IX & XI, 2023 St. Francis Xavier School | All Rights Reserved. I also remember a Priest from Chile. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 524 Ninth Street Wilmette, IL 60091 Phone: (847) 256-4250 Email Us Directions. I think we moved into the new school in 51 or 52. He is still active in healing ministry . The application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School is Dec. 1 / Feb. 15. It has 427 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. Glad you have joined this group. I still have it. Was not any different at St. Philips. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. All of the above comments about the Sisters and Father Coco and Brother Silvio. My home email is donna.blaha@gmail.com if you wish to contact me anytime. HI , I went to Cabrini from 1951-1959. History; Mission Statement; Namesake; Our Charisms; . Carmel in Melrose Park. The property was located on the poverty-stricken west side of Chicago at 751 S. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois . I dont really see any childhood friends. Hi Anthony. we were there from 1951 to 1959, when we graduated. Yes my fathers name was Tony and both he and Chuck are gone now. He loved us singing Kumbaya at mass in the morning.. I would so like to chat about our memories. After mass I would go to the convent with the nuns & have breakfast. How wonderful to see your responses. vision. High School Science and Mathematics Teacher at St Francis Xavier College Greater Melbourne Area. I also attended my first Ice Cream Social. Anyone reading this message, please reply if you are interested. Pete Pagliuco here. I attended St. Philip HS. I still have the cross. Designing Thoughts - www.esigners.in. He is 86 and is celebrating his 59th Anniv. ft. addition to St. Francis Xavier School. I remember walking to Kedzie to Sarnos bakery or the Royal Blue supermarket or going to Celestes for pizza and italian Beef in the knotty pine dining room with all the deer heads and animal trophies on the wall. I just meant it ended as we knew it when our Parish and school closed. Please, Selecting a category below will take you to another page. Hello, friends and acquaintances from the past-our beautiful past. Frances Xavier Warde School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body. My cousin and I always stayed after school and helped the nuns and sometimes we were invited to the convent to visit with the nuns. St. Francis Xavier School is a parish primary school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia comprising a Pre-K through 8th Grade program. assistance and tuition would be kept as affordable as pop dispenser machines where you had to move the bottle thru the machine. I will look up some of my school pictures! Welcome. SEARCH @ Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish. We are in a 55+ community with all kinds of clubs and activities. HI, I just came across this site dont know anybody here but Rosie Harris Ross. Maybe being old school, it was too bad Sister Speranza couldnt appreciate his charisma. My cousin Mary might remember more of the names as shes 10 years older than me. hi robert,my mom/grandparents lived next door to your family 2930 w lexington.my was good friends with your uncles anthony/frank.here is a link to a video of my great grandparents 50th wedding anniversary in 1942 at mother cabrini.one of your uncles(alex) is an altar boy in the movie if remember correctly?my mom talks about your family all the time and talks to them regularly.my moms maiden name is dote.the film shows the inside of the church and walking from lexington street and also sacramento boulevard.i was born after everyone left the neighborhood but i love hearing all the stories http://youtu.be/aGUdUjF1z8s Fr. We also have a daycare across the street for ages 18m-3yrs. Have a great day and thanks for replying. My teachers were: Sr. Angelica Marie, Sr Natalie, Miss Smith, Sr Theresa, Sr Gertrude Marie, Sr Constantine, Sr. Raphael, and Sr Speranza. Holy Name Cathedral Campus (HNC) 4th - 8th Grade. Sister Speranza was my eighth grade teacher. What a wonderful description of the school, church, and neighborhood. Stay safe and stay blessed . Number of floors? How they linger! We were all so innocent and care free. Sadly she passed away about 3 years ago. Hi just came across this page .Love it. it was very traumatic. St. Francis Xavier School in La Grange, Illinois serves 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. Endorse St. Francis Xavier School. Liz Terrones, Hi Elizabeth, I was in that class because the sixth and seventh grades were in one classroom. Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities, Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS), British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park, private school tuition across the country. We have been an FXW family for 8 years now. Remember Bingo in the basement of the School? I take my grandsons to all the museums, and recently to the Art Institute for the first time not to mention the zoo, parks and beaches. When is the application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School? Hi Connie, How are you? Proudly created with Wix.com. When the COVID-19 pandemic created a massive shift in the way we all live our lives, FXW was at the forefront of transitioning each family to distance learning and they have been extremely willing to adapt and adjust based on the needs of the students and the parents. It was like living in Italy. I sure do remember you! Practices were great fun as they got right in there with us spiking the balls as they tried to hold their veiis back. Please contact the school for more details. She was such a nice woman. I do on occasion see Joe Ponce at St. Philip reunions. Please contact the school for more details. Hi Rosalie and Hi to Leo! if not scroll up to my comments for the youtube link.it shows my family walking from lexington st to the church and some good shots inside the church and also sacramento blvd. Edwards Sis.Phillips and Father Charles are some of the names and of course Mr. Rittenberg we attend Cabrini in the mid 60s. In our buildingyou could savour the smells of neckbonesand collard greens, spicy beans and rice, spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread, and corned beef with potatopancakes. p: 312-466-0700 He invited me to his celebration. Also going to Mother Cabrini Church and staring to at her statue laying in that glass. Karlas and my favorite was I Confess with Montgomery Clift. Right, it was Lexington which was blocked, Francisco was a the north-south street just east of Sacramento. August 15th - May 26th I graduated from Mother Cabrini in 1963 just before moving out of the neighborhood. I am seeing people mentioning riots and I only recall the riots and devastation when Dr. Martin Luther King was killed. I started looking for school information and had a hard time finding any until now. Lived on Lockwood and Washington. We lived at 3045 w.polk st. Fr Lucien invited me to his silver jubilee. The E-W streets in the neighboorhood were Polk. Funerals . btw i posted much earlier a video of my great grandparents 50th wedding anniversary mass. So stay safe and stay blessed. After school co-curriculars consist of volleyball, basketball, chess club, STEM classes, choir, flag football, trigonometry club, debate club and more! Those were very happy days and those memories are still very alive for me. I graduated from Cabrini in 1959 and went on to Providence High School. Is Manzella your maiden name? I do remember Espositos Bakery. The bread was out of his world and so were the sweets. If there is a way. Hi, About. Unfortunately my brother passed away a couple of months ago. I really appreciate the film. I kept in touch with the Sisters who educated us through their web site, now know as The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in New Haven Connecticut. The house we lived in is still there, but many of my cousins and friends homes are not (or boarded up). Jim passed away recently, however. Lol, precious memories: how the linger! Bill & laVina. The school closed about that time. I remember that well! Site powered by The Archdiocese of Chicago . The only nun I remember is Sister Henry. My family lived on 710 California street a few blocks from the school, reading some of your stories i cant relate to much because it was a little before my time, but they did bring back old memories of my class mates and teachers and field trips. We even had a basement-how did they do that in those days? We grew up in great times. For detailed information please visit our Admission page or you may contact. Thank you for sharing your memories. Dennis and I lost contact with everyone. My cousins, the Simones, lived next door. I went there from kindergarten through 8th grade. There is nothing like that here in the Tampa area. I hope you are well during these difficult times. Was the man who owned the grocery store on Sacramento Jimmy? I think it was named Raymonds. It was either the building that became the rectory or it was next to the rectory. I guess that your dad. You were probably in class with my younger sister Joyce. My maiden name was Gianninigreat memories of the school and church..can remember watching the statue of Mother Cabrini and swear she was beathing. Welcome to Our Elementary and Middle School We offer Preschool, PreKinder, Kindergarten, Elementary & Middle School grades. My grandparents owned an apartment building a half block from school at 2926 W. Polk St. and I often went home for lunch to watch noontime TV comedy shows. At one point the building almost tipped over as they adjusted the rollers. Both service and faith are woven into the curriculum that serve as the foundation for teaching kindness, empathy, and love for one's neighbor. Please Contact the school for more information. I attended St Francis Cabrini Church and School from 1954-1960. Hopefully, she will reply to you also. But by the next morning they cleared the Blvd and placed the building square on the foundation! Lancers Build. He lived in Berwyn. To this day I pray for her. We are still in the area, my brother is on the west side and Im in the western burbs. I am living in Florida now they may still be in Storage in Chicago. I am retied and live in Arizona.My Email is mrnicksdec@hotmail.com.Love to here from you. My husband and I have lived in Florida for the last 19 years. My email : suezpenzl@gmail.com. Others found it incredulous. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. Annette Season is the person you are referring to her sister was Donna. We can't imagine finding a better school for our kids anywhere, honestly. It hit me just to knock me over and knock the breath out of me. Hello Lenora. I believe those years at Cabrini were the most memorable years of my life. Its funny, but I can still remember when things began to change. I am on Facebook and if you friend request I will surely reply. I moved from the upper peninsula of MI and attended school at Mother Cabrini for 4th and 5th grades in 1956 & 1957, moving to a farm in Lake Zurich in 1958. Cabrini. I remember you, Marjorie! We played five games and we were a perfect 0 and 5. lol, Tony,my name is Frank Cesario I have a picture of my 1963 graduating class from St. Frances Cabtini. So easy to love each other without fear or prejudices. Hi everyone. The average rate in schools in communities of similar income level as our was 92%. I believe that she lived in the 30 hundred block of Lexington or Flournoy. Annette Sessom is the person you are referring to her sister was Donna. I believe you and Linda Allegretti share some of the same memories. Do you remember Dennis Kendall? Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM Saint Francis Xavier. Blessings to you as well. Was it Tony? Compare St. Francis Xavier School to Other Schools School Details Grades PK, K-8 Students 437 Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1 National 17:1 I also remember Mary Ann Farinella. My best memories are at St. Frances X Cabrini School. Thanks for bringing back the happy memories of my long ago youth. Lucian gave me a cross for his 25th anniversary as a priest. We have 3 kids that are all very different learners and FXW has done an amazing job of meeting them each where they are at. Hi, Joe! This is the earliest age students may enroll in educational preschool programming for the school. The seed/nut man, the knife and scissor sharpening man, the fruit and vegetable guy and the truck that used to deliver pop to our house. Lots of fun at recess. Fr. Me and my cousins went there also. Welcome! I miss the Italian Bread in that neighborhood. . Here's a roadmap to finding the school you want. I was in that class if you are the same person. I used to go therein the morning with my mom and after the first Mass go to the convent with the nuns to have breakfast. The St. Frances Cabrini church is now a baptist church. We are both Italian-Americans who lives in Polk and Lexington streets, along with all our relatives. The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown Chicago that provides an academically excellent, values-oriented education to students of all ethnic, religious, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in a child-centered urban environment. That is still our goal. Chuck had a son Anthony Raymond the same age as me and we grew up together living above the bakery. Merry Christmas Happy New Year, My mother was the organist there from when the church opened. I have been obsessed with finding it my whole life. Get Involved. There was a very heavy rain and the hole flooded with maybe 5 or 6 feet of water and the plywood forms were floating around down in the hole. Who can forget Fr. Fr Lucky ate dinner in our flat many times. My sister nor my cousin finished at Mother Cabrini as the neighborhood was at its end. It was a rich community full of diversity and my friends spanned the gambit. You may contact staff members directly below or contact one of the Parish offices. take care I attended St Francis from 1946 to 1953. What memories! I recall that the names of several of my classmates were George Muccianti, G.G. Granata, Frank DeLuca, Victor Marasco, Kenneth Clemente, Joe Rimicci, Rose Marie Cairo, and Rosalie Guerrieri. Your memories match mine to the tea and the one that stood out a lot was being happy your children were not as foolish as you. I lived on Polk Street until 1959 then my family moved to the Southwest side of Chicago. I attended Cabrini up to the 6th grade.(1978). I went on to Providence High School. i attended the school much later when there were regular teachers and the school became racially mixed. 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